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Grand Ledge

Michigan · 7,784 residents · 3.853 sq mi
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Grand Ledge has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,095. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $147,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,784
Unchangedsince 2000
from 7,813 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,020 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,028 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+11%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Grand Ledge
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,095
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,043 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,507
+67%since 2000
from $22,438 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,200
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$845
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $549 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
34.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+16%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(7,420)
Black0.4%(34)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(204)
Asian0.6%(45)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.9%(697)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(6,798)
Black1.4%(112)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(453)
Asian0.4%(34)
Other2.7%(212)
Diversity Score24.7%(1,919)
Diversity Score
25
+176%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+49%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.7%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 73.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.3%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−87.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grand Ledge, Michigan?

Grand Ledge, Michigan has about 7,784 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grand Ledge, Michigan?

The typical household in Grand Ledge, Michigan earns about $61,095 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grand Ledge, Michigan expensive?

In Grand Ledge, Michigan, the median home is worth about $147,200, and the typical rent is about $845 a month.

How educated are people in Grand Ledge, Michigan?

About 28.9% of adults age 25 and over in Grand Ledge, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grand Ledge, Michigan?

About 7.6% of people in Grand Ledge, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grand Ledge, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Grand Ledge, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 205 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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